I need a teacher to translate, please!

[natadash]

And this would describe my kid... he got written up for scratching another kid today... So not happy! He went through a biting phase that resulted in a change of daycare providers. I hope this isn't the start of another phase!!

Trust me, they'd tell you if he's a terror... Sigh

I hope there's no more phases for your sake.

 

[Lauri]

He's 3 1/2 now... The biting was a year ago. He has been pretty good lately although he did bite a family friend's 6 year old in August. When I went to talk to him about it he burst into tears before I said anything. Today the teacher told me to talk to him and I got a face like he's crazy... Or maybe that was directed at me... I feel like such a failure on these days

Don't feel like a failure! He's a little kid trying to figure out how to function in our big world. My advice (not that you asked) is focus on any safety issues first, then ask what the teacher wants you two to focus on next. But remember your his Mom and always will be...she won't always be his teacher.

And lots of positive praise. High fives, hugs, silly dances, stickers...that kind of stuff. I think we spend too much time telling little kids no and not enought time/energy celerating their smaller acheivements.

 

[kouponkris]

I know him. He IS a sweet boy, and he's smart, and he's a happy kid! The teacher is probably thrilled to have him!

 

[amysalatino]

I'm a kindergarten teacher. I'd say that's teacherspeak for, "He's spot on where he needs to be and that they really enjoy having him in their class!"

 

[smallsaver]

Don't feel like a failure! He's a little kid trying to figure out how to function in our big world. My advice (not that you asked) is focus on any safety issues first, then ask what the teacher wants you two to focus on next. But remember your his Mom and always will be...she won't always be his teacher.

And lots of positive praise. High fives, hugs, silly dances, stickers...that kind of stuff. I think we spend too much time telling little kids no and not enought time/energy celerating their smaller acheivements.

Thanks for the advice... We do give tons of positive reinforcement... Maybe too much. The teacher said he is a very physical kid. He's always giving everyone hugs and telling them he loves them...but when he gets upset he is physical too. We'll see how today goes...

 

[kouponkris]

Thanks for the advice... We do give tons of positive reinforcement... Maybe too much. The teacher said he is a very physical kid. He's always giving everyone hugs and telling them he loves them...but when he gets upset he is physical too. We'll see how today goes...

Obviously I do not know your son, and could be completely off base, but it sounds like he may have some sensory issues... sensory seeking. My son has sensory issues, but the opposite spectrum... doesn't like to be touched, and doesn't want to touch (hates hugs & handshakes). Sometimes for sensory seeking, simple exercises, like standing in front of a wall and pushing against it can help them feel grounded again, in a moment where they might be physical. My son went to occupational therapy for a short amount of time, and it really helped, and helped me to know how to help him.